Cholla Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 I am working to reduce the recoil from my revolvers. I have a 160-grain .452 mold. I can order some C45S cases but I am not finding load data. I have Titegroup and Red Dot. The threads I found are from when we couldn't list load data. I saw Widder had some experience but again, no load data.
Yul Lose Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 I use 4 grains Red Dot for those bullets in that case, very mild recoil.
Lucky R. K. Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 I use 3.5 grains of Red Dot with the 160 gr. bullet. A really good, pleasant load to shoot. Lucky
Sarge Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 I was using 3.6 gr of Trail Boss. Now that TB is gone, I've been trying new stuff. I came across quite a bit of Titegroup. When I tried it, I had a problem with cases splitting. I contacted Starline. Their opinion was the cases were splitting because of the Titegroup. I am now trying some Vihtouvouri.
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 Case Splitting is dependent on your chamber dimensions and your load level. With C45S cases, I ran about a Ton (sic) of TightGroup with 4.0Gr and 160Gr RNFP. If you want to reduce recoil even further, I would suggest the 130Gr Barnstormer bullet with 4.2Gr TightGroup. Barnstormer is available from Shootin Fox.
Eyesa Horg Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 I use 4.2gr. Clays with a 160gr. RNFP in C45S. Minimal unburnt powder.
Choctaw Jack Posted November 2, 2022 Posted November 2, 2022 I use 3.9 grs of Clay Dot under a Lee 160 gr RNFP, powder coated. Very little recoil , minimal unburned powder.Very pleasant to shoot.
Chief Rick Posted November 2, 2022 Posted November 2, 2022 My current load is 4.2 grains of TiteGroup under 130 gr Barnstormers in both C45S and cut down 45 Colt brass. I rarely have split cases and they chrono at an average of 722 fps out of a Ruger NMV Bisley with 5 1/2" barrel.
Scarlett Posted November 4, 2022 Posted November 4, 2022 On 11/1/2022 at 12:11 PM, Sarge said: I was using 3.6 gr of Trail Boss. Now that TB is gone, I've been trying new stuff. I came across quite a bit of Titegroup. When I tried it, I had a problem with cases splitting. I contacted Starline. Their opinion was the cases were splitting because of the Titegroup. I am now trying some Vihtouvouri. Try 3.7- 4 gr of the Clean Shot you have! It should be perfect! I have a customer who has just finished testing this very load! Hugs! Scarlett
Tyrel Cody Posted November 4, 2022 Posted November 4, 2022 @Scarlettwould probably worry about me if I didn't suggest a full case of FFg Black Powder(or substitute if you have to) But seriously Clean Shot is the best of that Heathen Smokeyless Mess....
Sarge Posted November 4, 2022 Posted November 4, 2022 Thanks Scarlett. Planning on trying that this winter too.
Fort Reno Kid Posted November 26, 2022 Posted November 26, 2022 Howdy Pard Concur with the posts on 160 grain 45 bullets. Only thing I’d add from my experience is to use a heavy crimp. IMHO, 160’s are a good way to develop lower-recoiling loads for 45’s. Keep on the sunny side and Adios Fort Reno Kid
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